# Veedagama East GN division, Bandaragama DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/veedagama-east/

Grama Niladhari division · Bandaragama DS Division 

# Veedagama East

Veedagama East is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Bandaragama DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province. It covers **0.89 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 0.9km²
- 25 mtypical elevation

## Where is Veedagama East?

Veedagama East lies in [Bandaragama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/), [Kalutara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 7 other GN divisions: [Gammanpila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/gammanpila/), [Gelanigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/gelanigama/), [Kothalawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/kothalawala/), [Rerukana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/rerukana/), [Samaranayakapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/samaranayakapura/), [Veedagama West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/veedagama-west/) and [Walgama South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/walgama-south/). By area it is the 10622nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.6% of [Bandaragama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/). The centre of Veedagama East is about 29 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.7263° N, 79.9996° E. Local names: වීදාගම නැගෙනහිර .

Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka).

## Things to see in and around Veedagama East

### Nearby, outside Veedagama East

- Thun Bodhiya · attraction, Mahabellana4.2 km
- Watch - Clock Tower · monument, Wewala West7.1 km
- Fishing at Bolgoda Lake · attraction, Kahapola9.1 km
- Discus Fish Collection · aquarium, Paratta10 km
- Urban Park · theme park, Bazaar West10 km
- Panadura Beach · beach, Sagara Place11 km
- AQUA ZONE · aquarium, Sarikkamulla11 km
- Moratuwa Clock Tower · attraction, Idama14 km
- Richmond Castle · castle or fort, Thekkawatta14 km
- Calido beach Kalutara · beach, Kalutara North16 km
- Sri Lanka Air Force Museum · museum, Kandawala16 km
- Memorial Catalina · memorial, Kandawala16 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Veedagama East

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo
- CurrencyRupee (LKR)
- Country calling code+94
- LanguagesSinhala, Tamil, English
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo16 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo52 km

### Nearest railway station

Pinwatta (Pinwatta West), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:57).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Veedagama East

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Veedagama East.

- Kosgahahena

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Weather in Veedagama East and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kalutara District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,204 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (332 mm) and the driest Feb (85 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 89 

Feb 27 85 

Mar 27 128 

Apr 28 238 

May 28 244 

Jun 27 155 

Jul 26 114 

Aug 26 135 

Sep 26 187 

Oct 26 302 

Nov 26 332 

Dec 26 193 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Veedagama East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Royal Care Hospitals · Bandaragama East 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71655&mlon=79.99171#map=17/6.71655/79.99171) 

Bank Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC · Kamburugoda East 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71617&mlon=79.99093#map=17/6.71617/79.99093) 

ATM People's Bank ATM · Bandaragama East 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71518&mlon=79.98986#map=17/6.71518/79.98986) 

Petrol pump IOC Filling Station · Kamburugoda East 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71487&mlon=79.98914#map=17/6.71487/79.98914) 

Hotel Uyanwatta Estate · Kothalawala 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72652&mlon=80.00959#map=17/6.72652/80.00959) 

Mall Panadura Shopping Centre · Bolgoda 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.70435&mlon=79.97102#map=17/6.70435/79.97102) 

School Sithara Pre School and Day Care Centre · Kamburugoda East 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71615&mlon=79.98684#map=17/6.71615/79.98684) 

College Blace Academy · Kothalawala 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72098&mlon=80.00362#map=17/6.72098/80.00362) 

Police station Police Station, Bandaragama · Bandaragama 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71472&mlon=79.98837#map=17/6.71472/79.98837) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other GN divisions in Bandaragama DS Division

- Alothiyawa
- Alubomulla East
- Alubomulla West
- Aluthgama
- Atulugama East
- Atulugama West
- Bamunumulla
- Bamunumulla (Muslim)
- Bandaragama
- Bandaragama East
- Bandaragama West
- Batadombathuduwa
- Bogahawatta
- Bolgoda
- Diganathuduwa
- Epitamulla
- Galgemandiya
- Gammanpila
- Gelanigama
- Imbulliha
- Kamburugoda East
- Kamburugoda West
- Kidelpitiya East
- Kidelpitiya West
- Kimmanthudawa
- Kolamediriya North
- Korawala
- Kothalawala
- Kuda Aruggoda East
- Kuda Aruggoda West
- Madupitiya
- Maha Aruggoda
- Mahabellana
- Mahavila
- Mahawatta
- Medagama
- Miriswatta
- Newdawa
- Pamunugama
- Panape
- Pinwala East
- Pinwala West
- Raigama East
- Raigama North
- Raigama South
- Raigama West
- Rambukkana North
- Rambukkana South
- Rerukana
- Samaranayakapura
- Senapura
- Veedagama West
- Walgama North
- Walgama South
- Wanduramulla East
- Wanduramulla West
- Wevita
- Yatiyana

## Quick answers

- Where is Veedagama East?In Bandaragama DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Veedagama East?Gammanpila, Gelanigama, Kothalawala, Rerukana, Samaranayakapura, Veedagama West and Walgama South
- What is there to see in Veedagama East?Thun Bodhiya, Watch - Clock Tower, Fishing at Bolgoda Lake, Discus Fish Collection
- What time zone is Veedagama East in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Veedagama East?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Veedagama East?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Veedagama East?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Veedagama East?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Veedagama East?Royal Care Hospitals, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Veedagama East?Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Veedagama East?People's Bank ATM, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Veedagama East?IOC Filling Station, about 1.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Veedagama East?LK1306055 (OCHA common operational dataset)